The head coach and Club management have already thanked me and wished me all the best.

We go our ways as friends and I will have the most heartwarming memories about the years I’ve spent here. Spartak will forever remain as part of me.

I’m happy that I had been a part of Spartak’s history together with you. Our title win is the brightest bit, one everyone’s been waiting for for so long!

I have also been a part of lots of memorable games, played in the Champions and the Europa League. I will always remember my goal against Zenit or the two assists against CSKA during the title-winning season. As much as the home draw against Liverpool or the win over Sevilla.

I want to say I have always given everything on the pitch during those years and I know the fans know it too! Thank you for backing me!

I wish everyone connected to the Club the best of luck. The team has everything to fight for top honours and win trophies: a Russian backbone of experienced players, talented foreign footballers, promising youngsters.